A live-action Barbie movie is in the works – and since Amy Schumer pulled out of the title role due to scheduling conflicts – everyone's been wondering who will replace her in the rumored feminist-friendly film.

According to The Wrap, Anne Hathaway is now top of the shortlist to play Barbie.

The 34-year-old, who won an Oscar in 2013 for Les Miserables, is apparently in negotiations to star in Sony's upcoming Barbie film with Alethea Jones "in talks" to direct.

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It comes after producer and former Sony head Amy Pascal said that negotiations were under way with an Oscar-winning actress for the "tonally tricky title role".

Sony's planned Barbie movie tells the story of a misfit doll living in 'Barbieland' who is expelled for not being perfect enough so sets off on an adventure in the real world – putting a contemporary spin on the toy with an emphasis on feminism and identity.

After dropping out of the project, Schumer said in a statement: "Sadly, I'm no longer able to commit to Barbie due to scheduling conflicts,

"The film has so much promise, and Sony and Mattel have been great partners." She added: "I'm bummed, but look forward to seeing Barbie on the big screen."

A live-action Barbie movie is in the works – and since Amy Schumer pulled out of the title role due to scheduling conflicts – everyone's been wondering who will replace her in the rumored feminist-friendly film.

According to , Anne Hathaway is now top of the shortlist to play Barbie.